SYRACUSE — Ethan Wright, a senior at Wawasee High School, received a gold placing at the Indiana State School Music Association’s district solo and ensemble contest Saturday, Jan. 28, at Fairfield High School.

Matthew Carrington, 36, former assistant swim coach at North Central High School in Indianapolis, has pleaded not guilty to child seduction charges stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The student, a member of the swim team, has accused Carrington of sending explicit text messages to her and fondling her on school grounds. …read more.

The board of directors of McDonald’s Corporation announced Jan. 28 that Don Thompson will retire as president and CEO after almost 25 years of service to the company, effective March 1. Thompson is a Purdue University graduate and attended North Central High School in Indianapolis. He was named CEO in 2012. “It’s tough to say …read more.